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  • “A Helpless Kitten And A Difficult Decision”

    Posted by Maria Ali on April 11, 2026 at 3:07 pm

    Assalamualaikum,
    A very young kitten, which looks about 2 weeks old, came to my house. I started to like it and asked my father, mother, and brother for permission to keep it, but they did not allow me.
    Now the problem is that the kitten is not leaving. I have taken it outside and left it there about six times, but it keeps coming back and sits in the front yard.
    I also have a personal garden outside my house, and my grandmother’s house is nearby as well. However, I do not want to keep the kitten in either of those places because it would still come back to my house.
    I used to have a trained kitten that my father had gifted me, but later it was given to my cousin’s friend. They took good care of it, but unfortunately, it died because its collar got stuck around its neck. After that incident, I lost interest in keeping pets.
    However, the main issue now is that the kitten’s mother was attacking it. I am not joking—if I hadn’t intervened, she might have killed it. I don’t understand why, but it seems like the mother cat is not recognizing her own kitten.
    So my question is: should I just leave the kitten to die, or would that be wrong?

    Maria Ali replied 4 weeks ago 3 Members · 4 Replies
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  • “A Helpless Kitten And A Difficult Decision”

    Maria Ali updated 4 weeks ago 3 Members · 4 Replies
  • Dr. Irfan Shahzad

    Scholar April 11, 2026 at 11:12 pm

    If you can save it you should try your best. It is a matter of life and death your family should show mercy and take care of him until he becomes independent.

  • Maria Ali

    Member April 12, 2026 at 7:24 am

    As far as my family is concerned, they don’t have any issue with providing food or space, but they are afraid of cats. I previously had a trained Persian cat that never made a mess in the house and stayed within its designated area, yet my mother still gave it away to a friend of my cousin. And this current cat isn’t even trained yet.
    My family is not willing to agree, and I don’t want to ask for permission again. My experience with pets has not been good—I have also kept a peacock and birds before. However, this kitten has been taken by some children who are themselves still immature and not responsible.
    Now the question is: my grandmother has given permission this time, so should I take responsibility and keep the kitten with me? Is it my responsibility to do so? And if I don’t, would it be considered wrong or a sin?

  • Zainab Naeem

    Member April 12, 2026 at 8:40 am

    If theres a shelter in your city you should take the cat to the shelter they will take care of the cat and also donate some money too if you can this will put you at ease and the kitten will be safe, do what you can.

    • Maria Ali

      Member April 12, 2026 at 9:35 am

      Sorry, but there is no such place in our city. However, I checked on that cat to see how the children are taking care of it. I found out that they have taken permission from their mother and have even made a home for it. Now I feel happy.

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